Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral as nation pays final tribute

Security forces escort a vehicle carrying the body of Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, in a convoy for her funeral in Dhaka, December 31, 2025 Photo: Reuters DHAKA: Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral drawing vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics … Read more

NADRA launches facial recognition system to ease biometric verification

New method to help elderly, medically affected citizens as centres begin issuing certificates from Jan 20 Visitors check their phones behind the screen advertising facial recognition software during Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) at the National Convention in Beijing, China April 27, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority has launched a … Read more

Karachi’s deadly year in numbers

Chhipa Foundation’s report highlights fatal car crashes, violent shootings, people drowning in drains and more Chhipa ambulances on the road. Photo: FILE KARACHI: The Chhipa Foundation has released the complete statistics for the deaths and injuries in various accidents, incidents, and other tragedies that occurred in Karachi in 2025. According to Chhipa Foundation’s spokesperson, Chaudhry … Read more

Govt consults religious bodies on seminaries registration

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday held consultations with delegations of Jamaat Ahle Hadith Pakistan and Jamia Ashrafia as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline the registration of religious seminaries (madaris) across the province. The meetings were held at the Home Department and chaired by Provincial Health Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Committee … Read more

Israel warns suspending aid for organizations operating in Gaza

Says several NGOs in Gaza face suspension for failing to disclose staff information Humanitarian aid bound for Egypt and then onto the Palestinian Gaza Strip, Kuwait City, October 23, 2023. PHOTO: AFP Israel has warned that it would suspend from January several aid organisations operating in Gaza for failing to provide details about their Palestinian … Read more